A fortress-like design in bustling Ha Long Bay hides a tranquil and nature oriented heart. 

Located in Ha Long Town, the northern province of Quang Ninh, the house stands out among its neighbors in an environment beset by booming tourism.

Architects designed a pentagon within a pentagon that establishes layers of interior and semi-exterior spaces filled with forest-like greenery.

A rough, exposed outer shell of concrete, mimicking stone found across Ha Long Bay, adds a sense of perspective and distancing. 

Many a family take root in the bedroom.

Large panes of glass offer discreet views of the bay without compromising on privacy.

Trees add a green, jagged edge to the symmetrical terrace. 

The villa rendered in 3D.

Photos by Hiroyuki Oki